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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
3
Aliss Tempest, a New Zealand soprano, made her debut at Bechstein Hall. Reports note the strength and drama of her voice, with newspapers commenting on the quality of her singing.
Surrey trail by 87 as Australia struggle in first innings with 180 runs at stumps. Noble and Macartney starred for Australia while Hight and Carter rallied later. Hayward tops Surrey with 56 not out as the day ends.
The Players, all Lords, beat the Gentlemen by 200 runs in the match received July 16. 14 15 a.m. Lonson, Daily 18.
In Sydney on July 16 Mrs Streit read letters to Mrs Healey showing love and jealousy toward Healey who was linked to another woman. Streit claimed heartbreak and intent to kill herself. Healey and Streit alleged to be involved in a tragedy with Healey dead. Streit in custody on murder charges after Healey was found dead and Streit reportedly took chlorodyne.
Melbourne July 16 Mr Wynne during the censure debate urged applying the Munroe doctrine to the Pacific. He proposed the United States Canada and Australia share a combined fleet to safeguard the region.
Wellington July 16 sixteen men were charged at the Police Court in a sequel to the raid on tav upe school on a city reserve. A dozen more have not yet been served with summonses. Several first offenders pleaded guilty and were fined three pounds with costs or one month imprisonment. Second offenders were fined four pounds with costs or the same alternative.
The world wrestling championship bout between Gotch and Hackenschmidt is indefinitely postponed, with the July 16 time given. The cancellation affects the title defense and scheduling for both men.
William Petty dies suddenly at his Chester street residence. Heart failure is suspected. Denis McGough of Halswell quarry is admitted to hospital with a fractured left leg.
The Errol survivors report satisfactory recovery and urge the government to establish a depot on Middleton Reef. A Sydney dispatch notes the Palmers and authorities weighing shipping safety measures after the wreck.
DetECTive Ward tells the Dunedin Police Commission deputies that the late Almister for Justice closed paths to higher offices. He notes Windlay reversed prior action and urges a plan to secure a permanent government bishop recommendation. A complaint cites only steerage fare paid out of pocket during travel.
Ashburton court heard G H Carson charged on Inspector of Awards information with employing R H James, a youth aged 16 to 18, at less than the 10s weekly award. The defense sought leniency, citing prior fines for similar offences and asserting the boy was paid 10s plus overtime, with arrears settled. Judgment for the plaintiff for 10s.
A May 22 liquor sale charge against Albert Whitaker was adjourned for witness availability. Witness Montague Lewin testified to leaving whisky at Whitaker’s and drinking there, with details of two whisky cases and brands Imperial Institute and Claymore. The magistrate adjourned for a fortnight for the absent witness Small. Also noted: civil cases, and ten old age pension certificates renewed with five new approvals.
The Mr Dignan prize contest concluded in perfect golf weather with keen play. Winners Miss Murisen and Mr D E Thomas received the prize as the host encouraged more matches this season for players’ benefit.
On Monday evening at Oddfellows Hall Henry Haymanwell presents Charles Davenport in The Dream of Pighwick and David Copperfield an illustrated Dickens entertainment. It features pictures by noted artists and Herbert Wyndham from the Polytechnic London as operator and Miss Gertrude Davenport provides incidental music. A second show is planned on Tuesday with a different program. Seats may be reserved at Gates's without extra fee.
Mr Bates notes northerly winds and possible rain while G H Carson of Tattered Street promotes cycles. The Swift Standard Cycle at £15 targets tall women, with affordable £2 10s models for schoolgirls or workers. inquiries collected.
At Hampstead Magistrates Court Agnes Crosby sued William and Jane McClurg for £50 claiming injuries from her pony cart when a Darracq driven by Mrs McClurg started near her. The court found negligence in starting the car and awarded Crosby £39 damages amid testimony from witnesses and doctors.
Mr W H Little, Ashburton agent for the Lyttelton Times for four years, has bought a Doyleston business and will relinquish Ashburton duties at month end. Alf Hdwin Protheron of Elgin will replace him after a competitive selection. Air Frank Curtis led a debate society meeting endorsing a union wage for relief workers and planned a mock programme for local societies. A Nelson telegram notes a deputation informing the Mayor that fifty to sixty workless men exist, though only nineteen names appear with the Labour Department. A Wellington portrait highlights veteran shopkeeper Mr James Shakes and his Rheumatic Gout cure claim for RHEUMO, praised for rapid relief and long-term benefits.
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